FIND HELP AND SUPPORT

Every number you’ll need.

In an emergency, you should seek help immediately by calling 911.There are also many resources that can connect you to help and on-going support to get you through difficult times. Use the resources that work best for you. Below are all the numbers you’ll need to get help – all of which offer confidential assistance.

911 | Request a CIT officer

If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis or medical emergency, call 911 and request to have a CIT officer deployed.

A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) police officer is specially trained to react appropriately to situations involving mental health and illnesses.

Who to Talk to at Your School | Names & Phone Numbers

The idea of talking to someone about your thoughts and feelings can seem overwhelming. However, the therapists and life skills specialists at your school can understand what your are feeling and help you feel better.

National Hotline | 800.273.8255

If you’re in a crisis, having suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, call this national hotline for free 24/7.

Community Behavioral Health Services | 317.621.5700

To schedule an appointment with a mental health professional, call Community Behavioral Health Services at 317.621.5700.

Chat Now | Online Crisis Chat

Lifeline Crisis Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This free service can provide online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Connect with chat specialist 24/7 from your computer.

Text HelpNow to 20121

The text-for-help service connects you with a trained mental health responder quickly and easily from your phone.

HELPFUL APPS

Jason Foundation: A Friend Asks

A free app that provides the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Lifebuoy

myStrength

Take charge of your mental health with myStrength. myStrength offers positive resources to improve mental health and overall well-being, with personalized programs to help with depression and anxiety. Use myStrength to track your current mood and receive in-the-moment inspiration to calm down, stop worrying and be positive, 24×7.

Note: To be eligible for myStrength, you must live or work near a Community Health Network facility.

To complement HaveHope.com, Community and WTHR-TV Channel 13 have joined forces to launch Have Hope, a two-year public service effort to raise awareness about suicide in Indiana and to help more Hoosiers get the help they need. Learn more about the partnership >>